Psych Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Copa Health is seeking a compassionate, mission-driven Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our West Valley Integrated Outpatient Clinic team. This role provides the opportunity to deliver high-quality, person-centered psychiatric care in an integrated, community-based setting. The ideal candidate is passionate about serving individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) and co-occurring conditions and thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and ongoing medication management for adults.
• Manage complex mental health conditions including mood disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, and co-occurring substance use disorders.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, including long-acting injectables and medication-assisted treatment (MAT), in accordance with best practice standards.
• Collaborate closely with therapists, case managers, nurses, and primary care providers to ensure integrated, whole-person care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the electronic health record.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, quality initiatives, and performance improvement activities.
• Provide education to members and families to promote treatment adherence, recovery, and wellness.

Qualifications

• Current and valid RN and APRN license in the State of Arizona.
• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
• Active DEA registration (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Experience in community behavioral health, outpatient psychiatry, or integrated care preferred.
• Experience treating individuals with SMI and co-occurring disorders strongly preferred.
• Comfortable managing high-acuity cases and meeting productivity and quality standards.
• Commitment to Copa Health's values of People First, Accountability, Innovation, Compassion, Integrity, and Perseverance.
• Strong clinical judgment, documentation skills, and a collaborative approach to team-based care.

Copa Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Pre-Employment Criminal Background and Drug Testing Required.